Finding the Third Proportional to 147,901,330 and 230,805,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,901,330 and 230,805,672 is: 360,181,062.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,901,330 : 230,805,672 = 230,805,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,901,330/230,805,672 = 230,805,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,901,330x = 230,805,672 × 230,805,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,901,330x = 53,271,258,227,371,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,271,258,227,371,584/147,901,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,181,062.79
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